Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    Cattz replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Does your state have a State School Nurse Consultant? If so, make contact with that person. When I first started, I was glued to this resource- Manual for School Health Programs that is put out by...

  2. Lice... why lice?

    Cattz replied to Amethya's topic in School

    My best advice to help survive all the crazies- S.U.M.M.E.R. Hang in there, educate anyone that will listen, and rest in the fact that tomorrow will be a new day (and probably have something...

  3. I need your help ASAP please

    Cattz replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    YAAAAY! Congrats! I am doing a happy dance for you. Welcome to this crazy ship that we are on together!! :) Just my 2 cents for starters- Learn everything you can about head lice, and be able to talk...

  4. I need your help ASAP please

    Cattz replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    And, Oh Yeah- one more thing. Most definitely, go with the schedule that you will have the most time with your

  5. I need your help ASAP please

    Cattz replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    23 years ago, I set up shop as the first nurse ever in a small, rural school. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. It is challenging, but you can put your own "brand" on it. Since you are the...

  6. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    So glad you are back with us Far! Seriously, we have missed you soooo very much!

  7. AAAAAGGHHH!

    Cattz replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    od. No. Do. Not. Even. Start.

  8. Infrared and/or No Touch Thermometers

    Cattz replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    I wanted to use a infrared thermometer soooo badly. But, after trying 2 or 3 different ones and not feeling like I could rely on them. It was back to the old reliable Braun

  9. Still hanging on...

    Cattz replied to mag426's topic in School

    Oh so exciting! Please let us know when your bundle of joy gets here!

  10. Vroom, Vroom...

    Cattz replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I Love This. Way to go for your hubby and you! We always need some good

  11. Athletic injuries

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Funny

  12. kind of feeling low right now

    Cattz replied to palli's topic in School

    Actually, In my experience, it is across all socio-economic levels. Parenting, in general, is just waaaaay different these days. (And for the most part, it's not a good change, just

  13. C'Mon Now!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Talking to 1st and 2nd graders about Dental Health. I had explained about Fluoride and why tap water is better than bottled water. I asked near the end of the lesson. Me: What is in tap water and...

  14. School security issues

    Cattz replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Thanks OD. Your wisdom and how you put it into words never ceases to amaze me. SP is one blessed lady and I am sure SP is more valuable to you than

  15. kind of feeling low right now

    Cattz replied to palli's topic in School

    oh wow. Keep on keepin on, 10+ years. I am so sorry. That is a testament to just how unbelievable parents and their littles have become. Hold your head high and breathe deeply...smell that? Spring is...

  16. kind of feeling low right now

    Cattz replied to palli's topic in School

    palli- Have been in the school system very long? If you haven't I feel for you. It has taken many years for me to be able to handle all kinds of parents and the kiddos. Hang in there...summer is...

  17. Overhead in elementary school...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    But so sad, learning and showing respect for authority needs to start

  18. School security issues

    Cattz replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Many Hugs to you SaltineQueen. I wish someone had a solution to this very scary world we live in.

  19. Uncooperative Diabetic Question

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Wow. This thread is so intriguing to me. What a tough spot for you Kkegs. My hubs is T1 and I have treated more of his very scary lows than I want to remember. I can't imagine being responsible for...

  20. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Awwwe Far- sorry bout your

  21. C'Mon Now!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    IS this your

  22. C'Mon Now!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Sometimes, it is really hard for me to keep a straight face :) There is a special place in my brain that this stuff goes and NEVER comes back

  23. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Heck, I could have worn my jammies today. But, I am always scared to do that since I never know when I may get called to another one of my schools. I just can't do it, there is just something about my...

  24. C'Mon Now!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Haha....I love this one. And dontcha just love it when someone (at anytime and anywhere) comes up to us and says- "You're a Nurse"....and then it is hard telling what the next things out of their...

  25. C'Mon Now!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Said no parent of boys.....EVER...as he/she were cleaning the bathroom....AGAIN!